... for VCT and Rubber P r o d u c t I n f o r m a t i o Performance The System Aquaflex Waterproof Adhesive is not affected by moisture and can be used: insitu %RH (ASTM F-2170) to 100% MVER (ASTM F-1869) >15lbs/1000sf/day pH (ASTM F-710) to 14 Aquaflex cures tack free and will remain unchanged with any level of moisture or pH indefinitely. The Aquaflex Moisture Mitigation System includes the following which is supplied for each project: Aquaflex VCT - waterproof adhesive Gundlach WHA trowel for application Aquaflex Patch Mix - waterproof skim coat Aquaflex 1:1 Polymer - to be mixed with patch Aquaflex Remover Sponge for clean up Speed Aquaflex is the only moisture mitigation product that allows installation in active locations. Demo existing floor covering Prep the concrete substrate Install new floor covering Cure to foot traffic in <3hrs. n Surface Preparation Conduct moisture evaluations prior to installation per floor covering manufacturer's recommendations. Always consult technical advice prior to installation. Each concrete substrate is unique. Concrete surface must achieve porosity by grinding with a planetary diamond-bit grind method or Diamabrush®. A sanding disk process is not Aquaflex Moisture Mitigation System is cost effective acceptable. To insure porosity it is required to when compared to other moisture mitigation systems. Faster turnover of space. Repair or replacement can occur achieve a CSP-1 by ICRI standard. at night and turnover space the following morning. Areas that have been prepared to CSP-1 profile with hand tools must be skim coated with Aquaflex Patch Green Mix. Use Patch Mix to fill cracks 1/4” or less and LEED for Schools Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) suppression joints. Expansion joints must be addressed per flooring manufacturers California Dept. of Public Health (CDPH) Standard recommendation. Savings MAS Certified Green® Program Gray All concrete surfaces must be prepared prior to adhesive application per ASTM F710 consisting flat, dry porous and free of dust, dirt, wax, cut-back, paint, grease, oil, curing agents, mold, bond breakers, residual alkaline salts, densifiers, hardeners or any other foreign material that would inhibit bond. Use only mechanical methods to clean existing sub-floor. Fill cracks, holes, and depressions using only materials designed for this intended purpose. Never use adhesive to fill cracks over or expansion joints. The installation area should be acclimated to at least 60°F for 24 hrs prior, during and 72 hrs following the installation procedure. Do not install if temperature exceeds 85° F. The concrete MUST be smooth, dry, porous and dust-free in order to facilitate bonding with adhesive. Commercial VCT Installation Aquaflex adhesive is a wet set adhesive, never spread more adhesive than can be worked in 30 minutes. Use the supplied trowel. TROWEL ACCURATELY, do not leave clumps or “snake tracks” of glue. Upon opening pail, slice tie, open bag and pour adhesive into pail. Apply adhesive until the pail is ½ empty then switch to a new trowel edge. Plan to install in sections. The section size must be easy to control within the given operating time which is typically about 30 minutes. Acclimate all flooring materials per manufacturer's recommendation prior to the installation process. Due to varying concrete substrate conditions it is recommended that an adhesion test be performed prior to the installation process. Refer to the flooring manufacturer on proper installation method. Consult technical service for job specific recommendations. Damp mop area prior to application of adhesive to remove any surface dust. Spread the adhesive over the smooth freshly prepared concrete surface using only the trowel supplied by Formulators. Maintain the correct size of notch at all times. Aquaflex is a “WET SET” adhesive, after spreading the adhesive allow approximately 20-30 minutes of flash time. When the adhesive is ready to accept the material, gently lay the tile in place. Avoid sliding tile into place. Displace the weight of your body with adequate knee guards. A 50 minute working time for tile placement into the Aquaflex adhesive must be observed (timing to start, when adhesive application begins). Do not leave visible wet adhesive at the seam. Any excess Aquaflex adhesive in the seam area should be cleaned. Aquaflex adhesive will set hard and cure to a non-tacky state. The adhesive will begin to “close” or set-up for final bond in approx 45 minutes after initial application of glue by trowel. Roll flooring immediately upon grab with an articulated 100lb roller lengthwise, and then again at a right angles to the first line of direction per flooring manufacturer’s instructions. Roll only once unless directed otherwise. Premature Trafficking Protect fresh installations with masonite sheets from heavy traffic and rolling point load for at least 3hrs in order to allow the adhesive to cure properly after installation. Premature traffic, heavy rolling loads, etc. may result in tracking, indentation, de-bonding etc. Coverage rates of 700-800sf/unit Clean-Up & Storage Adhesive should never be used a strategy for leveling a concrete surface. Do not use adhesive to fill gaps, cracks or voids in the concrete. If adhesive is left in pail for storage, it will skin over. Prior to using stored material, remove the adhesive skin. Store in a clean, dry, warm area to ensure ease of application. Shelf life is one year from the date of manufacture. Reseal partial containers by covering the open pail with two pieces of plastic drop cloth, securing lid and carefully turning the pail up-side down. To reopen turn the pail right-side up, remove lid and cut plastic liner out with cured adhesive attached. Uncured material is suitable for use. NOTE: Practice 'Clean as You Work' methods. Call Customer Service if contamination results. Formulators provides Aquaflex Cleaner which is a safe cleaner found effective on cured Aquaflex residue. Warranty Formulators warrants Aquaflex free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten (10) years when properly installed, and not to delaminate due to ANY sub-slab moisture level. Shelf life limited to one year from date of manufacture, stored in an unopened container at 70°F. For complete warranty information, see Formulators Performance Warranty
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